DCPA is excited to have Dr. Robyn Pashby and Dr. Jennifer Bakalar host a virtual support group for individuals who live alone and might be struggling during this pandemic as a result.  Living alone during this time creates a unique set of circumstances that are challenging in many ways.  Maintaining self-care and having a sense of community is vital during this time.  This group is being created to help those who may be feeling lonely, as a result of having to quarantine alone during this pandemic.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and know that you are not experiencing the challenges of living alone, in isolation.  Spots are limited!  Sign up today!

Dr. Robyn Pashby is a licensed clinical health psychologist and the founder of DC Health Psychology. She is the co-creator of the popular online wellness coaching program called "Health Gains." Dr. Pashby earned her PhD in a dual-track Medical and Clinical Psychology program at the federal military medical school USUHS and completed her internship at the Washington DC Veteran's Affairs Medical Center. She has advanced clinical training from the Benson Henry Institute and the Harvard Medical School in Mind Body Medicine. Throughout her career, she has specialized in individual and group therapy, training and teaching graduate & medical students, physicians & other healthcare practitioners, as well as coaching for individuals, groups, and organizations. She is currently serving as the Vice President of Professional Affairs on the DC Psychological Association Board.

Dr. Jennifer Bakalar is a licensed psychologist in the District of Columbia. She earned her Ph.D. in the dual-track Medical and Clinical Psychology program at the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, MD. After graduate school, she completed a post-doctoral fellowship in trauma-focused treatment at the Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Bakalar’s clinical focus centers on the impact of stress, trauma, life transitions, and experiences of loss on psychological and physical health, emotional eating, binge eating, weight-related concerns, relationship difficulties, and overall quality of life.